Gaylord Intermediate School vs Macatawa Bay Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaylord Intermediate School
Gaylord · Public middle · Grades 4–6
632 students
Macatawa Bay Middle School
Holland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
632 students
| Measure | Gaylord Intermediate School Gaylord, Michigan | Macatawa Bay Middle School Holland, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 485 | #242 of 485 |
| National rank | #7521 of 15,369 | #8457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 632 | 632 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 632 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| city | Gaylord | Holland |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaylord Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 46.3).
- •Gaylord Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 54%).
- •Gaylord Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 62.7%).
- •Macatawa Bay Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaylord Intermediate School better than Macatawa Bay Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaylord Intermediate School ranks higher (50.6 vs 46.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gaylord Intermediate School and Macatawa Bay Middle School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Gaylord and Holland in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaylord Intermediate School: 632. Macatawa Bay Middle School: 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaylord Intermediate School and Macatawa Bay Middle School rank in Michigan?
Gaylord Intermediate School is 219th of 485 and Macatawa Bay Middle School is 242nd of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).